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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 3 "Prime" agricultural lands have the soil quality, growing season and moisture supply needed to produce high sustained yields of crops economically when treated and managed according to modern farming methods. The requested FA-la zoning will encourage agricultural activities or the presentation of the lands within the proposed subdivision in a manner consistent with the "Low Density" designation by the General Plan LUPAG Map. The Low Density Urban Development designation refers to single family residential in character, ancillary community and public uses and convenience type commercial uses. In the implementation of these goals and policies and standards, the applicant will complete its proposed project in compliance with all of the codes and standards referenced above. Therefore, the proposed rezoning and development will complement land uses within the community and neighborhood it is proposed to be located in. The proposed subdivision of three lots would be compatible with the rural character of the surrounding lands and provide opportunities for a mix of farm residential, hobby or limited scale agricultural activities on lands that are well suited for agricultural pursuits. These 1 acre lots would be compatible with the surrounding; area. Surrounding parcels are zoned A-5a and A-la and State Land Use Agricultural zoned district. Kamuela Haven, located to the west and adjacent to the subject property is a residential subdivision with 7,500 square feet lot sizes. Nani Waimea Subdivision located directly across Mamalahoa Highway is a residential subdivision with 8,900 square feet lots. Lands to the east are zoned A-40a. Surrounding land uses include various single-family residential and agricultural uses. The proposed 1 acre lot size will also provide additional opportunities for residents who wish to pursue limited agricultural activities, but are not able to commit to the financial or labor demands placed on them by the larger 3-acre zoned parcels. Therefore, a favorable recommendation of this change of zone request will be consistent with the surrounding land use pattern already established within this area. Primary access to the subject area is from the Mamalahoa Highway, on an improved 60 foot wide right-of-way and a 20-foot wide paved roadway surface. The State Department of Transportation has not expressed any concerns regarding the traffic generated by the proposed subdivision and potential impacts to the Mamalahoa. Highway, with the exception of complying with the minimum sight distance for subdivision access road connection to Mamalahoa Highway and limiting direct access to the highway from the individual subdivided lots. These restrictions and requirements will be accessed and imposed at the time of subdivision review.